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glaucoma
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[ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight
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Origin
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mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek glaukōma, based on glaukos ‘bluish-green, bluish-grey’ (because of the grey-green haze in the pupil)
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